Yeah, I’ll say it. Great movie and tremendous acting, but that horse falling into the river looked really silly.
It was overall an okay movie. Definitely it could've been shorter, some scenes just lasted too long and were boring, but in general I think it's an important movie to see and some moments were funny/touching/emotional/beautiful/inspiring.
The fight scenes are brutal. Very well done and super gory. The story takes a while to get started but once the fighting starts it's great. It is a little too long overall. Mel Gibson is good and I thought the score was awesome.
"Frreeeeeeeeeedom!"
An epic tale of courage and heart, Mel Gibson at it's best.
An amazing movie with an amazing lead actor. At first I thought 3 hours would be too long and too boring but this movie was great and the ending matched the story exactly. There are many great values you can learn from this movie.
Definitive 2 disc edition 2007
Mel Gibson seems like the kind of guy who would remove a rib to suck his own dick
I’m more into the technical side and scale of this, because in terms of writing it is the definition of a sanitized, cheesy, commercial crowdpleaser. Not a lot of meat on the bones with this one, I can’t believe this got Best Picture.
6.5/10
"Every man dies, not every man really lives."
I didn't remember at all I would've been in for such a long ride. It has been a good 20 years since I've last seen it. I was only a mere 13 years old or so by then. My father had this one on dvd and was happy to watch it with me. All I remember from it were the battles, FREEDOM and the face paint.
So I went in rather fresh today and even though it was a long sit, the great battles made me sit through them a bit easier. I really didn't expect to see so much bloodshed. Limbs coming off, people on fire, blood, impalement, full mooning the opposition, the torture scene at the end and I thought his "great speech" would've been much longer.
Anyway, this is far from my favorite stuff from Mel Gibson but Braveheart is not that bad. I really enjoyed it, wish it would've been 30 minutes shorter and I really didn't care for the sub-plot with the princess of Wales. I know it isn't historically accurate but hey, they do address that in the opening which I thought was clever. So I'm not too bothered by that.
I was just out to get some medieval sword play and action and that is what I got. Brendan Gleeson can throw rock ey?
Gibson Makes a Great Movie as Matt Max in Medieval Scotland.
Story of a Scottish drag queen who takes on the entire English army.
Even 25 years later, one of the best movies of its kind. And an extraordinary soundtrack.
and one's again Amazing movie...Story & acting of allot off good Actor's. Great...
Electrifying epic. As historically inaccurate as it may be, it does a hell of a job getting you worked up, in more ways than one. It truly is Mel Gibson's masterpiece, even if it's not my favorite of his. FREEDOOOOM!!!
This movie may have been an ode to Mel Gilbson but I really enjoyed it nonetheless. The movie is almost a complete fabrication but the liberty-loving side of me really glommed on to the spirit that William Wallace had in the film.
This is a wonderfully acted, directed, photographed, and designed film with great performances, particularly from a breathtakingly beautiful Sophie Marceau, and I recommend it wholeheartedly.
Historical accuracy be damned, the filmmakers are far more interested in myth making here. From the moment the film opens with a framing voice-over promising the viewer a story instead of a history lesson to the final moments of "warrior poets" charging into battle, Gibson populates his film with sympathetic heroes to laugh with and root for, sneering villains to laugh at and hate and a story that takes the character of Wallace and the historical events surrounding him and spins them into a rousing adventure that ensures three hours breeze by. There are problems for sure - the female characters exist purely to serve as a love interest and motivation for Wallace, and the less said about the film’s portrayal of the Prince of Wales, the better. But Gibson has populated the film with charismatic actors that fully commit to the archetypes they play and Gibson himself has rarely bettered his own performance here, ensuring the audience is fully invested in his character. With a beautiful score and stunning cinematography, it’s a stirring film that harkens back to older epic films from the 50s and 60s and is hugely enjoyable throughout. Altogether now - "Freedom!"
I wish they would release the extended version on blu ray
they don't make em anymore like this
One of the best movies in the history.
After many years I watched it again - here are 3 words to describe it:
amazing, inspirational, legendary
Nothing less!
This is my most favorite movie of all time. Must have seen it 15times already...
Review by PürgatöryVIP 11BlockedParentSpoilers2014-07-13T22:55:28Z
Very loosely based on the life of one William Wallace (Mel Gibson). I recall I did not want to go and see this film with my fiancée. I just thought it was some long, boring drama even though I like Gibson as an actor, I just could not see how I would be entertained by the movie. Begrudgingly I went, and boy was I glad I did! About 30mins into the film, I was already smiling. The anticipation begins to build minute after minute, and totally washed over me halfway through.
I did not want the movie to end! It was that good. The story of loved ones lost, lives ripped apart and a country at war with itself that must come together to kick some major ass from the ruling king and his army. This is a story, for its cause, that will get any normal human behind it. I wanted to go and kick some ass myself when it was over.
I love this movie. I know the best lines by heart. It never gets old for me either. I watch Braveheart about 3 times throughout the year. That is what the movie does for me as it's written and directed to bring out a feeling of sadness and triumph of the human spirit and endurance. You see & feel this especially in the one scene where Wallace (Gibson) comes 'round the corner, a foggy mist is about the place, he's on horseback...you know what comes next! I won't say anymore. If you have never seen Braveheart or it has been a while since you have, it's time to welcome back an old friend or meet a new one.
It's no wonder that 544-hundred thousand plus people have voted this film top notch on IMDb with an average rating of 8.4/10. The directing and cinematography are superb. Want more proof that this is a great film? How about it winning Five Academy Awards, including the Academy Award for Best Picture and Best Director and was nominated for an additional five awards!
Best film ever made? There are some great films that I would consider for that title, I can never pick one above the other. But Braveheart would be in the top 5 if I ever have to.
Criticism towards the liberties writer Randall Wallace & Gibson took with the story and life of William Wallace and the First War of Scottish Independence did not damper many from seeing the film or its worldwide appeal.
In defending his script against criticism, Randall Wallace has said, "Is Blind Harry true? I don't know. I know that it spoke to my heart and that's what matters to me, that it spoke to my heart."
This film will speak to your heart.